There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Blackpool by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Preston
5h 46m£57–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
9h 15m£33–82Drive 207.6 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Blackpool207.6 mi
4h 30m£51–73Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester PiccadillyMilford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool NorthManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h£51–157
Swansea to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Blackpool is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Blackpool North via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Swansea and Blackpool is 253 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Blackpool without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 46m and costs £55 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Swansea to Blackpool, including transfers.
Swansea to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Blackpool is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 46m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Blackpool North via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Swansea to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Blackpool is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Swansea to Blackpool.
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